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3232moe. Fills Second Night of Saranac Run With Heavy Hittershttps://nysmusic.com/2018/09/12/moe-fills-second-night-of-saranac-run-with-heavy-hitters/
Wed, 12 Sep 2018 23:04:07 +0000https://nysmusic.com/?p=296325After a warm, beer-scented night one at the Saranac Matt Brewery, moe. prepared to warm up the crowd on a rather chilly night two in Utica. It was bassist Rob Derhak’s turn to write the setlist, and he had some surprises in store for the eagerly awaiting moe.rons. To start off the first set, the […]]]>

After a warm, beer-scented night one at the Saranac Matt Brewery, moe. prepared to warm up the crowd on a rather chilly night two in Utica. It was bassist Rob Derhak’s turn to write the setlist, and he had some surprises in store for the eagerly awaiting moe.rons.To start off the first set, the group dropped into their classic “Spine of a Dog,” singing the opening acapella lyrics for a few lines before letting the audience take over. Following a standard composed section, the group jammed on the song’s chord structure for the entirety of the jam, leading it into an up tempo peak before dropping into “Plane Crash,” sans Al Schnier’s usual tremolo-laden intro. Arguably Derhak’s most well-known song, “Plane Crash” had the whole audience singing along with its catchy chorus. The jam again stayed within the structure of the song itself, but led to its usual Schnier-led peak before ending with one last chorus. After a little bit of banter about how playing at Saranac in Utica feels like home to Derhak, the group played the short but sweet Chuck Garvey-penned “Who You Callin’ Scared?.” “Lazarus” followed soon after, a somber sounding tune seemingly referencing the biblical figure Lazarus, the man who Jesus supposedly rose from the dead 4 days after his death. Garvey took many jaw-dropping solos throughout the song’s many music interludes, leading the group through the jam section and into the final choruses before ending the song.

To close out the set, the group whipped out the segment of “SIlver Sun > Puebla > Moth,” beginning with the Pink Floyd-esque Schnier tune “Silver Sun” to keep the slower vibe of “Lazarus” going. The intro was jammed out for a good eight and a half minutes before Schnier and Garvey broke into the song’s mysterious lyrics. Following the lyrical portion, the song was brought into a dark ambient jam led by Garvey, and driven by the strong rhythm section of Jim Loughlin on percussion, Vinnie Amico on drums, and Derhak on bass. As the jam picked up, Schnier and Garvey dropped into the song’s beautiful guitar harmonies before bringing the tune into “Puebla,” retaining the somber vibe of “Lazarus” and “Silver Sun.” “Puebla” wasted no time getting into the jam, kicking it off a mere two and a half minutes into the song, and jamming on the song’s main structure for more than six minutes before bringing the tune into uncharted territory. The group experimented a bit before ultimately bringing the song up into “Moth,” another Schnier led number that brought the mood up after the somber previous few songs. After working through a few verses and choruses, the group let Derhak take the spotlight for his first big bass solo of the night. The rest of the band decided to back up a motif Derhak was creating in his bass solo, and added textures around it to bring the musical idea to life. After about five minutes, the group brought the jam back into “Moth” territory and Schnier led the band to the best peak of the set with a fiery solo, singing out one last chorus before exiting the stage.

After a toast to Nick Matt, the CEO of Saranac Matt Brewing Company, moe. came onstage and dropped into “New Hope For The New Year,” Garvey’s contribution to the new songs performed at the band’s return to the stage at the Capitol Theatre this past February. It seems to be Garvey’s way of putting everything into perspective and appreciating life after Derhak’s cancer scare, a very optimistic message for a somewhat downbeat song. The jam didn’t get too crazy, mainly switching between the typical A/B sections and allowing Garvey an area to stretch his legs solo-wise. After the hook, the group performed the main melody one last time before transitioning into “Kyle’s Song” through a “no huddle” segue. “Kyle’s Song” is a fan favorite across the board, coming from the band’s most loved album, Wormwood, a studio masterpiece released in 2003. The “Kyle’s” jam kicked off like it always does, with a killer solo from Garvey himself that usually makes up a good portion of the song. After a near six minute solo, the group dropped back into the chorus, before suddenly dropping into an unusual jam on the song’s main melody, but at half time. Loughlin saw this as an opportunity for a Marimba solo, and took a quick one before the band started to pick up the pace and bring the song into the legendary “Bearsong,” one of the heaviest songs in moe.’s catalog. Big inflatable Saranac branded bears were released into the audience as the intro of the song played out, and Schnier drove the group into the main section of the song. The jam stayed in the song structure and acted more as a solo base for the dueling duo as Derhak slapped away at his bass. The audience raged in full force with the group as Schnier brought it into one last chorus and the ending riffs of the song.

As a break between the heavy jamming, Schnier led the group in his tune “What Can I Say,” a ballad with heartfelt lyrics backed by soulful blues music. The only way the band could follow that up was of course, “Rebubula > Yodelittle > Rebubula,” the jam segment of the night. Garvey kicked off “Rebubula” with an extended Leslie filled intro, before the rest of the band joined in and started to tease what song was about to start. After nearly seven minutes of open ended improv, the guitar duo broke into the opening notes of the song, and Derhak quickly fell in line behind them with Amico and Loughlin backing the groove up. The song is centered around Derhak, slapping and singing his heart out during the main verses of the song, and this time he was driving the bus a bit faster than usual. The group went through the typical composed riffs before Loughlin melted “Rebubula” into “Yodelittle,” with the help of Schnier and Garvey. Schnier assumed his role as the leader for the song, dropping into the song’s catchy chorus with Garvey harmonizing his vocals as usual. “Yodelittle” featured the longest jam of the night, clocking in at 23 minutes, and went the most out there of any song the group played over the weekend. Derhak took another of his famed fuzzy bass solos while the rest of the group layered textures behind him, before Loughlin took the reigns from him for a quick vibes solo. Schnier and Garvey dropped back into the opening riff of “Yodelittle” as they brought the song back into “Rebubula,” finishing out what they had started. Garvey took the helm and soloed his way into the peak of the jam before Derhak broke into the final verse of the song. The group repeated the chorus a few times before ending the song, leaving the stage for a quick encore break and Al.nouncements. The encore opened with “Don’t Wanna Be,” Loughlin’s first vocal effort of the night, which started the end of the show off on a dark note. He showed off his unique, yet spectacular voice as well as his vibraphone skills before the group took a quick break and dropped into “Okayalright.” A highly upbeat Derhak-penned tune about a time before moe. was even a band. The song didn’t contain any jamming, the group seemingly wanting to spread the positivity of the chorus of the song. After a quick thank you from Derhak, the group left the stage for the final time of the weekend.

moe. performed two fantastic shows this past weekend in Utica, playing to their hometown crowd at a venue they love. The audience was spreading the love, and sharing in the incredible experience unfolding around them. Check below for a taste of the night through the photo gallery from Dave DeCrescente.

]]>Bob Dylan adds Utica and Rochester stops to 2018 Fall Tourhttps://nysmusic.com/2018/08/20/bob-dylan-adds-utica-and-rochester-stops-to-2018-fall-tour/
Mon, 20 Aug 2018 22:40:32 +0000https://nysmusic.com/?p=294741This early August, world-renowned musician Bob Dylan announced the continuation of his “Never Ending Tour” taking place in the U.S. this fall. With destinations such as North Carolina, West Virginia, Florida, and many other southern states, it came as a surprise when the Stanley Theatre in Utica announced they would also be hosting a Bob Dylan […]]]>

This early August, world-renowned musician Bob Dylan announced the continuation of his “Never Ending Tour” taking place in the U.S. this fall. With destinations such as North Carolina, West Virginia, Florida, and many other southern states, it came as a surprise when the Stanley Theatre in Utica announced they would also be hosting a Bob Dylan performance. This one night special act will take place Thursday, November 15th at 8 p.m. He will also perform in Rochester the night before at the Auditorium Theater.

Since this tour was originally devised in 1988, Bob Dylan and his group have played all over the world and even hit the tremendous milestone of 2,000 performances all the way back in 2007 at a show in Dayton, Ohio. Dylan is currently completing his last set of shows in Australia before beginning the U.S. portion of his quite literal never ending tour with the first being in Phoenix, Arizona on Oct. 4 at the Coamerica Theater.

]]>Kung Fu Confirms Fall Dateshttps://nysmusic.com/2018/07/30/kung-fu-confirms-fall-dates/
Mon, 30 Jul 2018 17:00:57 +0000https://nysmusic.com/?p=292504Kung Fu recently announced their 2018 fall tour that will kick off on Aug. 3 in Candia, NH and comes to a close in November in Denver, CO. The band is known for their ’70s funk-fusion meets a modern dance party sound and have existed since 2012. They get some of their influences from early […]]]>

Kung Fu recently announced their 2018 fall tour that will kick off on Aug. 3 in Candia, NH and comes to a close in November in Denver, CO.

Photo courtesy of Kung Fu’s website.

The band is known for their ’70s funk-fusion meets a modern dance party sound and have existed since 2012. They get some of their influences from early Headhunters and Weather Report, and merge those ideas with contemporary EDM.

The 2018 fall tour includes not only a series of co-headlining concerts with Perpetual Groove but also a handful of Steely Dan tributes. The band will make two stops in NY, the first being in Utica as the official after party for moe. on Sept. 8 and the second in Rochester on Sept. 20.

Their west coast shows will reprise last year’s “Fez Tour” as “Fez West,” where the band mixes the music of Steely Dan with original Kung Fu music.

The band is made up of Tim Palmieri on guitar & vocals, Robert Somerville on tenor sax & vocals, Beau Sasser on keyboards & vocals, Chris DeAngelis on bass guitar & vocals, and Adrian Tramontano on drums/percussion.

]]>The Elders to Make Final Appearance at the Great American Irish Festivalhttps://nysmusic.com/2018/07/27/the-elders-to-make-final-appearance-at-the-great-american-irish-festival/
Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:03:22 +0000https://nysmusic.com/?p=292192This weekend marks the 15th annual Great American Irish Festival, in Frankfort, NY. This festival is a favorite for all that attend and perform. It is completely volunteer run, and offers two days packed with the best of the best in Celtic music, food, games, merchandise, and culture. Headlining this years Contemporary Stage are fan […]]]>

This weekend marks the 15th annual Great American Irish Festival, in Frankfort, NY. This festival is a favorite for all that attend and perform. It is completely volunteer run, and offers two days packed with the best of the best in Celtic music, food, games, merchandise, and culture.

Headlining this years Contemporary Stage are fan favorites, The Elders. Since making their first appearance in 2007, they have captured the hearts of all that see them. Earlier this year the band made an announcement that they plan to retire, and this will be the final year they tour and perform at the festival, so all the more reason to come down both days to send them off in style.

This year the festival also welcomes the highly anticipated arrival of We Banjo 3, an award winning band from Galway, Ireland. This is their first appearance at our festival, and coincidentally also their release date of their latest album Haven. Only performing on Friday evening, these four Irish men can now boast that they have played for POTUS and GAIF!

It wouldn’t be an Irish Festival if it didn’t have a torrential downpour, but like always it never dampens the spirits and with all stages under cover, there is no reason not to come down and brighten your day with some amazing performances.

Tickets are available at the Gate both Friday night for only $18 and Saturday for only $20. Children 12 and under AND active military members (with valid ID) and immediate family are free.

Gates will open Friday, July 27th from 5 pm – 11 pm and Saturday, July 28th from 11 am – 11 pm. On Sunday, July 29th an Irish Mass will be held at 10:30 am at St. Joseph & St. Patrick Church located at 702 Columbia Street Utica.

Parking at the festival has traditionally been free. However, this year, we are coordinating with the Notre Dame High School’s NJROTC. The NJROTC will help coordinate parking. For their help, we are requesting each vehicle donate $1.00 to help support them.

]]>Interview: Aqueous talks shows and their Disc Golf abilities at Disc Jam 2018https://nysmusic.com/2018/07/22/interview-aqueous-talks-shows-and-their-disc-golf-abilities-at-disc-jam-2018/
Sun, 22 Jul 2018 14:00:22 +0000https://nysmusic.com/?p=289488The four members of the ascending band Aqueous are sophisticated, both in personality and ability. Their seamless improvisational skills and erratic rhythmic structure have caught the attention of festivals all over the country, including Electronic Forest in Rothbury, MI, where they just resided for two weekends. Only to embellish on their creative musical interludes are […]]]>

The four members of the ascending band Aqueous are sophisticated, both in personality and ability. Their seamless improvisational skills and erratic rhythmic structure have caught the attention of festivals all over the country, including Electronic Forest in Rothbury, MI, where they just resided for two weekends. Only to embellish on their creative musical interludes are their thematic lyrical concepts, complimented with catchy melodies to have audiences across the country singing along.

Aqueous’ recent Disc Jam set held a variety of surprises, including a brilliant mix of their 2011 hit “Warren in the Window” combined with Elton John’s classic “Bennie and the Jets”. They also brought Dopapod’s Rob Compa on stage to join them for the Aqueous throwback tune “Dave’s Song”, first released as the opening track on the band’s 2009 self-titled album. No matter what album the band decides to pull music from, their live shows always maintain a high level of enthusiasm from their audiences, and their Disc Jam performance was no exception. We caught up with them shortly after their set to talk about their festival experience and some upcoming show dates in New York.

As the band tours along the East Coast, they’ll be making a stop home to Buffalo July 27 and 28 as part of Cobblestone Live Music & Arts Festival. You can catch them in Sherman, NY for the Night Lights Music Festival August 23, and they’ll stop through Saranac Brewery in Utica on September 7. Tickets and info for these shows can be found on their website, and be sure to follow the band’s tour on their Facebook and Instagram.

]]>Slightly Stoopid Hits the Road in Support of New Albumhttps://nysmusic.com/2018/07/19/slightly-stoopid-hits-the-road-in-support-of-new-album/
Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:00:28 +0000https://nysmusic.com/?p=291303Slightly Stoopid, has hit the road with its, “School’s Out for Summer” tour, in support of the band’s ninth studio album, Everyday Life, Everyday People. Often joined by other musicians on stage and in the studio, Slightly Stoopid’s new album will feature several guest appearances, including Ali Campbell (UB40), Don Carlos, Alborosie, G. Love, and […]]]>

Slightly Stoopid, has hit the road with its, “School’s Out for Summer” tour, in support of the band’s ninth studio album, Everyday Life, Everyday People.

Often joined by other musicians on stage and in the studio, Slightly Stoopid’s new album will feature several guest appearances, including Ali Campbell (UB40), Don Carlos, Alborosie, G. Love, and Chali 2na (Jurassic 5), to name a few. Everyday Life, Everyday People was inspired by the band’s hometown of Ocean Beach/San Diego, California. Feeling the hometown vibe, Slightly Stoopid brought in renowned surf artist painter, and friend, Jay Alders, to hand paint the cover art for the album.

New Yorkers can catch Slightly Stoopid on tour when the band makes three stops in the Empire State, starting on July 27 at the Saranac Brewery in Utica, Aug. 9, at the Ford Amphitheater in Brooklyn, and Aug. 10, at the Artpark Amphitheater in Lewiston.

Slightly Stoopid’s Miles Doughty recently spoke about the new album:

We have some insane guests, childhood heroes of ours, from Ali Campbell of UB40, Don Carlos of course, Alborosie, Chali 2na from Jurassic 5, King Yellowman, G Love. It’s been a lot of fun for us, it’s like paying tribute to the people we grew up listening to. They paved the way for so many of the young bands today playing reggae music, and those guys are at the forefront of where it all started.

Doughty added, “I think for us, at the point we are at in our lives; all of us have kids, and we’ve been touring for so long and seen so much, I think all of it is reflected in the new record (Everyday Life, Everyday People) and relates to everyone.”

]]>Hearing Aide: We Banjo 3 ‘Haven’https://nysmusic.com/2018/07/18/hearing-aide-we-banjo-3-haven/
Wed, 18 Jul 2018 18:00:45 +0000https://nysmusic.com/?p=291200On July 27, 2018, as We Banjo 3 make their first appearance at the Great American Irish Festival, in Frankfort, NY, they will also be releasing their fifth album titled Haven. As lovers of both bluegrass and Celtic music, these four musicians from Galway, Ireland have dubbed their sound as “Celtgrass” and achieved the perfect marriage of […]]]>

On July 27, 2018, as We Banjo 3 make their first appearance at the Great American Irish Festival, in Frankfort, NY, they will also be releasing their fifth album titled Haven. As lovers of both bluegrass and Celtic music, these four musicians from Galway, Ireland have dubbed their sound as “Celtgrass” and achieved the perfect marriage of both sounds.

The album starts out strong with the title track “Haven,” a song of wanting to escape the daily grind that surrounds each of us every day to a personal haven. We each need a haven to regenerate and refill, and to each of us it’s different. Whether it’s a person, place, or thing, the song inspires us to find that haven and refuel our souls.

Recently I spoke with band member David Howley about the new album and a few of the songs that really resonated with me. He told me that “the idea of (the song) ‘Haven’ came about organically. The world is crazy right now, probably no more crazy than it’s ever been, but we are all reaching a boiling point. Art, music and culture have always provided relief amidst the chaos. We realized that so many people come to our shows to dance, sing and step away a little from the every day, to recenter on what’s truly important. That interaction is what fuels us as a band, the smiling eyes or the tear of empathetic harmony that rolls down someones face, it means we’re down to our human level and that’s where people can be fully present. We are not claiming to know how to fix things or to change things; we just know how to get people to dance like new born baby giraffes and sing like they wrote the lyrics themselves.” And for those of us that dance like new born baby giraffes, we can totally relate. Music is a haven for us all and this song is a perfect depiction of that. Loved the song, and loved the horns within it.

As you get deeper into the album, they pick it up in the next couple songs with quick tempoed banjo and fiddle numbers. In “Light In The Sky,” you can’t help but be inspired to follow your dreams while, with “Sugar House,” you’re grabbing the nearest partner to cut a rug. True ‘Celtgrass’ magic these two numbers are. I loved how the “Sugar House” progressively sped up, exhausting you and encouraging you to keep up at the end. You would definitely get your steps in on this one if you were on the dance floor.

I’m a sucker for love and in “War of Love” you can’t help but reminisce about the one got away while watching them move on. Loved the beautiful writing and harmonies on this one with Sierra Hull.

In “Annabelle’s Cannon,” you have the perfect blend of musicianship – great banjo, great fiddle and great mandolin in this number. Okay, I just love the melody of this one which made it all great in my book. The beauty of it is that they each were featured perfectly, never competing with each other, only accompanying each otheras they took turns front and center…and did I hear an electric fiddle or cello in there, friends?! Not quite sure of which it was, but great add!

“Pack It Up” has a very folksy vibe to it and I specifically liked the progression of the song to the climatic end of musical movement.

On “Marry Me Monday,” I love this love song’s vibe. It makes you want to grab the one you love, or would like to love, and takea twirl to this classic Celtic waltz. Definitely a favorite for this season’s wedding dances.

“Sunflower” is an inspirational quirky tune. With lyrics about love, I found this number very uplifting and loved the harmonies on this one.

“Don’t Let Me Down” is my favorite number of all on this album. It’s a beautiful love song that is beautifully written, with beautiful musical composition and outstanding harmonies – a true example of less is more. You’ll see what I mean when you listen to it. Just beautiful! Too many beautiful’s? Nah!

“Dawn Breaks” is my second favorite track on the album. It’s a true Irish jig mixed with a peppering of bluegrass music. It’s a perfect marriage of both and shows the true musicianship of all the members of the band in this number. It’s a party in a song; some mighty fine craic here!

“Hold Onto Your Soul” is my third favorite. Although a bit serious in its message compared to the others on the album, it’s beautifully written and conveyed. I asked David about this song. He told us that, “‘Hold On To Your Soul’ sprouted from an idea our banjo wizard Enda had, a heartbreaking story that is so common in today’s metal health climate. He and I sat down in a hotel room in Tokyo and grew it a little more…we got together as a band and watched as it kept growing into the song it is now. It’s brutally honest, and doesn’t shy away from how it really feels to be down. The message of the song is that when your right there, as low as you think you can be, that’s when you just need to hold on a little longer and things will get better.” This a message that so many don’t tackle. It’s something that should be talked about more, however, tends to be taboo. So through these lyrics, they speak to so many, sending a message of hope for tomorrow. Although things may look bleak today, just “Hold on for tomorrow / Your time will come / This too shall pass / And there’s nothing to fear / Hold on for tomorrow.” It’s an amazing number all around. I applaud them for tackling the subject!

You can’t help but be happy listening to this album.I’m a sucker for a banjo and fiddle, but the compilation of the lyrics and music weave a story of love, adventure, hope, celebration and community throughout the whole album. Although I’ve been around the Celtic music scene now for about twelve years, this is the first time I’ve heard their music and I was very impressed. They lived up to all the hype I’ve heard and blended two of my favorite genres to make the best of both worlds.

Being a newcomer to their music, I asked David if he felt this album was different or an continuation of a story of their previous albums. “Our previous albums are all perfect snapshots of where the band was at a point in time. This album is a little different, it was written, recorded and mixed with a sense of risk. We’ve never been as honest in our writing before, from love sappy songs to songs about going to your ex-girlfriend’s wedding, we tried to stay honest and not shy from uncomfortable feelings. Mental health is a big theme of the album because it’s been a big theme in all of our lives, but we also wanted to portray that ‘Haven’ is a safe space for people to come and just be free.” I look forward to exploring their other albums as well as seeing them live as I have heard they are highly energetic and this energy is impossible to capture in an album.

Join me this year at the Great American Irish Festival to feel this energy, share their message, and welcome them for the first time as we are extremely fortunate to have them playing here. Take a ride down, grab their set, grab their new CD and meet them as they bring their musical Haven to the festival.

Key Tracks: Don’t Let Me Down, Dawn Breaks, Hold On To Your Soul

]]>Aqueous Announces Most Extensive Headlining Tour to Datehttps://nysmusic.com/2018/07/17/aqueous-announces-most-extensive-headlining-tour-to-date/
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 21:00:59 +0000https://nysmusic.com/?p=291524Aqueous just announced their most extensive headlining tour to date. The tour starts this September, ends in December, and will hit 27 cities. Aqueous is a Buffalo-based groove-rock quartet and has three studio albums under their belt. They have a reputation for their improvisational skills and are considered one of the most promising improvisational rock […]]]>

Aqueous just announced their most extensive headlining tour to date. The tour starts this September, ends in December, and will hit 27 cities.

Photo courtesy of Aqueous’s press release.

Aqueous is a Buffalo-based groove-rock quartet and has three studio albums under their belt. They have a reputation for their improvisational skills and are considered one of the most promising improvisational rock acts in the country.

During their tour Aqueous will be receiving support from the likes of Mungion, ELM, The Heavy Pets, EGI and Goose. They will be stopping in five New York cities: Buffalo, Sherman, Utica, Albany, and Brooklyn. The Buffalo, Sherman, and Utica stops are technically before the tour starts but are part of Aqueous’ already existing shows.

The band is made up of guitarist Mike Gantzer, guitarist/keyboardist David Loss, bassist Evan McPhaden, and drummer Rob Houk. Tickets are on sale this coming Friday, July 20th at 10 AM ET.

To purchase tickets or for more information on specific dates, please head to the band’s website.

]]>Eric Tessmer Band Brings Southern Soul to Saranac Thursdayhttps://nysmusic.com/2018/06/17/eric-tessmer-band-brings-southern-soul-to-saranac-thursday/
Sun, 17 Jun 2018 14:00:06 +0000https://nysmusic.com/?p=288545Austin, Texas, known as the “Live Music Capital of the World”, offers free music nightly at more than 100 venues across the city. Home to both SXSW and Austin City Limits Music Festivals, Austin has a magnetic pull drawing in some of the most talented musicians in the world, as they flock to play and collaborate […]]]>

Austin, Texas, known as the “Live Music Capital of the World”, offers free music nightly at more than 100 venues across the city. Home to both SXSW and Austin City Limits Music Festivals, Austin has a magnetic pull drawing in some of the most talented musicians in the world, as they flock to play and collaborate together in this musical mecca. Drawn from his home state of Wisconsin at the age of 19, Eric Tessmer found himself a home in Austin as he honed his craft and developed his soulful sound on his ’59 Fender Stratocaster. In that time since he arrived, he has formed the Eric Tessmer Band and developed what he has coined a ‘blues-rock soul-chedelic’ sound.

As they make their way across the nation and down to Hunter Mountain for Mountain Jam this weekend, they took a deter to join us here in Central NY at Saranac Thursday. As the temperatures dropped on the crowd on the overcast evening, they quickly were warmed up with the hot bluesy rock of “See You Tonight” and soulful sexy jazzy blues of “Reconsider Baby.”

As concert goers enjoyed can jam, Jenga, some great ales, lagers, stouts, and IPA’s at Saranac Thursday, I can attest that all enjoyed the great music of our special guests from Austin, Texas, hoping that they once again make this a stop in our neck of the woods on their way through New York.

Check out Eric’s upcoming shows as they perform this Sunday at noon at Mountain Jam in Hunter, NY, and next Monday the 18th at Syracuse’s King of Clubs, 406 South Clinton Street.

]]>Saranac Brewery Hosts Classic Tribute Bandshttps://nysmusic.com/2018/05/25/saranac-brewery-hosts-classic-tribute-bands/
Fri, 25 May 2018 19:00:12 +0000https://nysmusic.com/?p=287101Saranac Brewery, in Utica NY, has two shows coming up you don’t want to miss. Dark Star Orchestra and Get the Led Out are both making stops at the brewery on their separate tours this summer. Dark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead tribute band who’s known for recreating historic dead shows. Dark Star Orchestra formed […]]]>

Saranac Brewery, in Utica NY, has two shows coming up you don’t want to miss. Dark Star Orchestra and Get the Led Out are both making stops at the brewery on their separate tours this summer.

Dark Star Orchestra

Dark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead tribute band who’s known for recreating historic dead shows. Dark Star Orchestra formed over a decade ago and their determined commitment to ‘raising the Dead’ has drawn them nationwide attention from publications as big as Rolling Stone who say they are, “Quite possibly the most talented and accomplished tribute band out there… they’ve definitely mastered their inspiration’s vagabond nature.”

Get The Led Out is a Led Zeppelin tribute band who, “have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage” according to their press release. Get The Led Out consists of six musicians and are based out of Philadelphia. They have been dubbed by the media as “The American Led Zeppelin.”

Tickets went on sale Friday, May 25th at 10AM from Creative Concerts for both shows.